Monthly Dharma Group (Saturdays) – Meditation
Monthly online sangha-style circle led by Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks blends dharma instruction with guided meditation and practical technique coaching. Built around group sharing and connection for ongoing spiritual practice.
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A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and a Q and A discussion circle, with clear beginner instructions. Attend in person at MindSpring or tune in online with muted audio during the sit and talk.
A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and a Q and A discussion circle, with clear beginner instructions. Attend in person at MindSpring or tune in online with muted audio during the sit and talk.
A 30 minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and a Q and A discussion circle, with clear beginner instructions. Attend in person at MindSpring or tune in online with muted audio during the sit and talk.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Unguided 40 minute silent sit ending with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with a group discussion and Q&A in a Sunday morning Zoom session.
Unguided 40 minute silent sit ending with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with a group discussion and Q&A in a Sunday morning Zoom session.
Unguided 40 minute silent sit ending with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with a group discussion and Q&A in a Sunday morning Zoom session.
Weekly group mindfulness practice with options to sit in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom. A calm, community-focused session designed for regular meditation support and consistency.
Weekly group mindfulness practice with options to sit in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom. A calm, community-focused session designed for regular meditation support and consistency.
Weekly group mindfulness practice with options to sit in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom. A calm, community-focused session designed for regular meditation support and consistency.
Weekly online Sahaja Yoga meditation circle with instructor-led guidance to deepen practice and clear energetic blockages. A free, ongoing virtual meetup designed for continuity, grounding, and community support.
Weekly online Sahaja Yoga meditation circle with instructor-led guidance to deepen practice and clear energetic blockages. A free, ongoing virtual meetup designed for continuity, grounding, and community support.
Weekly online Sahaja Yoga meditation circle with instructor-led guidance to deepen practice and clear energetic blockages. A free, ongoing virtual meetup designed for continuity, grounding, and community support.
Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.
Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.
Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.
Supportive evening circle blending meditation with psychic and intuitive development, exploring energetic gifts in a safe, open minded group setting. Donation based gathering centered on shared practice, community care, and spiritual curiosity.
Supportive evening circle blending meditation with psychic and intuitive development, exploring energetic gifts in a safe, open minded group setting. Donation based gathering centered on shared practice, community care, and spiritual curiosity.
Supportive evening circle blending meditation with psychic and intuitive development, exploring energetic gifts in a safe, open minded group setting. Donation based gathering centered on shared practice, community care, and spiritual curiosity.
A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.
A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.
A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.
Small-group circle for developing intuition and practicing energetic awareness in a guided, supportive setting. Structured exercises and discussion build confidence in reading subtle cues while connecting with a like-minded local community.
Small-group circle for developing intuition and practicing energetic awareness in a guided, supportive setting. Structured exercises and discussion build confidence in reading subtle cues while connecting with a like-minded local community.
Small-group circle for developing intuition and practicing energetic awareness in a guided, supportive setting. Structured exercises and discussion build confidence in reading subtle cues while connecting with a like-minded local community.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care and community care for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators. Expect gentle grounding practices, reflective space, and supportive connection rooted in collective healing.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care and community care for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators. Expect gentle grounding practices, reflective space, and supportive connection rooted in collective healing.
A weekly virtual restorative circle centered on self care and community care for Black and African American participants, guided by Black facilitators. Expect gentle grounding practices, reflective space, and supportive connection rooted in collective healing.
A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.
A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.
A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.
Guided online session exploring selfless service (seva) as a way to deepen meditation and connect with inner divinity beyond ego. Welcoming spiritual teaching with practical reflections for integrating service into daily practice.
Guided online session exploring selfless service (seva) as a way to deepen meditation and connect with inner divinity beyond ego. Welcoming spiritual teaching with practical reflections for integrating service into daily practice.
Guided online session exploring selfless service (seva) as a way to deepen meditation and connect with inner divinity beyond ego. Welcoming spiritual teaching with practical reflections for integrating service into daily practice.
Peer-led Dharma meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support recovery from addictive behaviors through group discussion, mutual empowerment, and community circle practice at Urban Dharma.
Peer-led Dharma meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support recovery from addictive behaviors through group discussion, mutual empowerment, and community circle practice at Urban Dharma.
Peer-led Dharma meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support recovery from addictive behaviors through group discussion, mutual empowerment, and community circle practice at Urban Dharma.
A late-night satsang inspired by Ram Dass, blending shared reflections, gentle meditation, and devotional community presence. Gather in an intimate listening-room setting for heart-centered conversation and quiet practice.
A late-night satsang inspired by Ram Dass, blending shared reflections, gentle meditation, and devotional community presence. Gather in an intimate listening-room setting for heart-centered conversation and quiet practice.
A late-night satsang inspired by Ram Dass, blending shared reflections, gentle meditation, and devotional community presence. Gather in an intimate listening-room setting for heart-centered conversation and quiet practice.
Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.
Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.
Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.
Peer-led dharma recovery circle blending traditional Buddhist teachings with guided meditation, shared readings, and mutual accountability to support addiction healing and sober living in a welcoming community space.
Peer-led dharma recovery circle blending traditional Buddhist teachings with guided meditation, shared readings, and mutual accountability to support addiction healing and sober living in a welcoming community space.
Peer-led dharma recovery circle blending traditional Buddhist teachings with guided meditation, shared readings, and mutual accountability to support addiction healing and sober living in a welcoming community space.